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Low-Carb Turnip Tots – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Low-Carb Turnip Tots

Say goodbye to frozen aisle guilt and hello to your new go-to snack! These incredible turnip tots capture the crispy, savory satisfaction of classic tater tots but with a healthy, low-carb twist. Made with shredded turnip, rich parmesan, and nutty pecans, they bake up into golden
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 402
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 46 g (1.62 oz) / 3 tbsp raw egg whites
  • 26 g (0.92 oz) / 2 tbsp mayonnaise, such as Hellman's
  • 21 g (0.74 oz) / ¼ cup shredded raw turnip
  • 12.3 g (0.43 oz) / 1 tbsp walnut oil
  • 8 g (0.28 oz) / 1 tbsp finely ground pecans
  • 6 g (0.21 oz) / 1 tbsp shredded block-style parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of garlic powder, optional
  • For extra crispy tots, squeeze the shredded turnip in a paper towel to remove as much excess moisture as possible before mixing.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or a measuring spoon to create uniformly sized tots, which ensures they all bake evenly.
  • Be gentle when folding in the whipped egg whites. The goal is to keep the air you whipped into them for a lighter texture.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. 2.
  2. In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This is key to a light, airy texture. 3.
  3. In a separate, larger bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shredded turnip, walnut oil, ground pecans, and shredded parmesan.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if using.
  5. Mix until well combined. 4. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the turnip mixture until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix and deflate the egg whites. 5.
  6. Drop teaspoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. 6.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8.2gFat: 39.6g

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